Application for Ecuador 2019 Excellence in Fiction Writing Seminar and Retreat

We’re proud of you for taking this step to honor your creativity. We love that you love adventure and travel and have found a way to feed your mind and soul while creating the story only you can tell. Our Seminar and Retreat in The Andes of Ecuador will honor that spirit and help you reach your potential through guided conversations, peer critiques, professional instruction while providing as much writing time as you need.

Let’s get started.

  1. Fill out the application form below. You will see a box in which you can paste a 250-500 word writing sample. This can be something new, something published, an opening, an ending, or your favorite scene. All genres, all styles are welcome. if it is a graphic piece or something that won’t work to copy and paste, please drop us an email ([email protected]) and we will advise you the best way to send it.
  2.  The comments and information you send with your application help us to tweak the event and make it more personal. Please don’t hesitate to offer suggestions or desires in your reply.
  3. There is a deposit requested to hold your spot. WBTW prefers to use PAYPAL. After you have sent your application, please go to the Payment page for details.
  4. If you live in Ecuador and wish to attend the 5-day Seminar at Hacienda Cusin, there is no deposit required. You will make your payment locally. ( See the Local Attendees Information page.)
  5. Be certain that you have proof of private or public health insurance when you apply for your travel visa. Information here.

 

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    Your Address

    City, State, Zip, Country

    Your Phone

    Which retreat are you applying to attend?
    The International Attendee Seminar and Retreat with Tours, Room and BoardThe Locals 5-day Seminar with Lunch

    Write by the Water is a retreat for writers from across the country, regardless of publication history. In order to assess our success in fulfilling our commitment to diversity and to have a brief profile of new residents before they arrive, we ask applicants to provide the following information.

    Date of Birth

    Primary Occupation

    Project summary: Briefly describe the project you wish to work on at this retreat (genre/s)

    Professional achievements: Please list up to five publications, awards, etc.

    How did you hear about us?

    Have you attended a writers retreat before?

    YesNo

    If Yes, when and where(s)

    Paste a writing sample of no more than 500 words in the box below.

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    What else would you like us to know about you? How can we best assist you in reaching your creative goals?

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    IN LEIU OF SIGNATURE

    ( FOR INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES)
    I understand that I am responsible for all costs associated with air travel to and from Quito International Airport, and all personal expenses while participating in the Excellence in Fiction Writing Seminar and Retreat. I understand that the Retreat fee, payable to Ricochet Enterprises/Write by the Water, includes accommodations at hotels and Hacienda Cusin (per above date/location), and tour and meals as stated. I release WBTW from any medical liability due to accident or injury and agree to be responsible for providing for my own medical personnel, first aid, first aid supplies and emergency transportation if necessary.

    I hereby acknowledge that I have read the above form and understand my obligations.

     

    Write By The Water retreats and workshops are offered on a limited basis to accepted participants. Former applicants will be considered on the same basis as all other applicants. WBTW practices non-discrimination and considers all potential applicants based on their registration information and writing sample.